10 People Injured in Terrifying Hot Air Balloon Crash in Nevada Desert — One in Critical Condition After Fiery Impact - USA Herald
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Car Crash Nevada Today in Nevada: A scenic hot air balloon ride in southern Nevada crashed hard in a remote desert area around 7 a.m. Thursday, leaving 10 people seriously injured, including one passenger in critical condition with a severe head injury. The Nye County Sheriff's Office reported multiple passengers suffered second- and third-degree burns, blunt force trauma, and other injuries after the basket tumbled upon impact. Sheriff Joe McGill said the occupants fell on top of each other during the landing, accidentally bumping the gas actuator and igniting flames.